Thursday, December 1, 2011

My new tree skirt...

I know, I know. I debated about even posting this because it is yet again another "ruffled" tree skirt. I almost didn't want to use it just because they are everywhere and I am kind of over them. But I had been planning to make this skirt for a while since our tree skirt was too small for our tree and it never looked right. (this was before pinterest bombarded my life with ruffled tree skirts) But I planned to make a tree skirt that would match the style of my tree, and I figured I would bother you with yet ANOTHER ruffle tree skirt. {cringe} I ordered nylon chiffon online at the same store I use to buy supplies for making pettiskirts. They offer great fast service and color selection. Plus, I have NEVER found nylon chiffon where I live, only poly chiffon which frays badly. I cut the chiffon in 5" strips.
I bought white felt for the base. It wasn't wide enough so I went and bought more...and sewed the two pieces together. Now my sewing machine is super old and apparently is on the fritz. It wasn't having my ruffler foot...so I pleated the chiffon by hand and fed it through ever so imperfectly. it won't show;) 
 {Yes, this project took like 3 or so hours because I had to do it that way!}
I just kept adding on layers as I went.
Final Product: I can't wait to go to upstairs in our monster moving mess(yep its been like 6 months since the move) and find our train and see how it barrels through the chiffon. :)
And the tree shot: {Daytime}
{Nighttime}
P.S. I won't be linking this to any parties to save the world from another ruffled tree skirt tutorial! LOL

6 comments:

  1. I must be behind in the times because this is the first ruffled tree skirt I have seen. It is gorgeous! So delicate looking :) Love it!

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  2. I love it! Love your tree too! Thanks!

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  3. Oh so pretty and love that you 'christmased' up the page too! Tree skirts aren't that huge here in Oz so this is the first ruffled one I've seen too.

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  4. Very beautiful! Congratulations!

    Jana - Mimarte Ateliê
    www.mimartecomcarinho.blogspot.com

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  5. I mentioned your tree skirt on my blog. Hope you don't mind! If you do, let me know and I will take it down. :)

    idpinthat.blogspot.com

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